What does the cryptic crossword clue "Red Ferrari maybe left in place (7)" mean?

The definition is "Red". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). CAR (synonym of "Ferrari") + L (synonym of "left") + SET (synonym of "place"); definition: "Red" The answer is SCARLET.

Red Ferrari maybe left in place (7)

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